K-9 officer nabs man reportedly on the run

CLEARLAKE -- Officer Dex took a bite out of crime Monday apprehending a man who was reportedly on the run.

On Monday at 11:55 a.m., Clearlake Police officers responded to a home in the 15000 block of Pineview Drive to serve an outstanding felony arrest warrant for Vallejo resident, Brandon Conwell. 25.

Clearlake Police received information he was at the residence on Pineview Drive and possibly had a firearm.

Upon arrival, Conwell was standing in the driveway of the home and ran into the backyard. Conwell allegedly climbed over several fences while running through neighboring yards as officers were chasing after him.

Officers lost sight of Conwell in the backyard of a home several houses west of where he had run from. There was one open rear sliding glass door at the residence.

Officers surrounded the house and contacted the sole-occupant on her front porch. She stated she was alone in the house and gave permission for officers to check inside. The resident secured her two dogs, according to Clearlake Police Sgt. Tim Hobbs.

Officer Carpenter gave numerous announcements that he was going to deploy his K-9 "Dex" into the house if Conwell did not come out. Conwell refused to come out and 'Dex" was deployed into the residence. A short time later "Dex" apprehended Conwell hiding under a bed in one of the bedrooms. Conwell was arrested for the warrant and resisting arrest.

Conwell was briefly treated by medical personnel from the Lake County Fire Protection District at the scene prior to being transported to St. Helena Hospital, Clear Lake for treatment.

After being medically cleared for incarceration, Conwell was transported to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility.